Car Transportation for College Students
Having a kid who’s attending school at a distant college campus means having an empty nest at home, which is a big enough adjustment by itself. Along with finances, setting up a dorm room, buying books and everything else that goes along with getting a kid started on a college semester, there’s also the challenge of getting their vehicle to them. And while many students can get by around campus or around town without a vehicle, it’s often a lot more convenient if they do have their own set of wheels (and of course it makes it a lot easier to get home and back on breaks).
Let’s talk about what Axis Auto Logistics can do to help out in this situation and take the problem of auto transport off the table for you.
Having a kid who’s attending school at a distant college campus means having an empty nest at home, which is a big enough adjustment by itself. Along with finances, setting up a dorm room, buying books and everything else that goes along with getting a kid started on a college semester, there’s also the challenge of getting their vehicle to them. And while many students can get by around campus or around town without a vehicle, it’s often a lot more convenient if they do have their own set of wheels (and of course it makes it a lot easier to get home and back on breaks).
Let’s talk about what Axis Auto Logistics can do to help out in this situation and take the problem of auto transport off the table for you.
Overview of Student Car Delivery Services
What kind of car does your student drive, and what concerns for safety and security do you have for that car? Two of the transport services we offer are open car transport and enclosed car transport.
Of the two, open transport is the most budget friendly and popular service. Your car is loaded and secured on a double decker transport trailer along with several others to be delivered along the driver’s route, much like the commercial auto transports that deliver new cars to dealerships. Open transport does leave vehicles exposed to weather and possibly road grit and debris, but it’s safe and dependable for most drivers and most vehicles.
With the enclosed transport option, your vehicle is loaded into a closed trailer with aluminum or tarp sides, then it’s sealed up and locked in for the entire trip, away from weather and prying eyes. Enclosed transport is the recommended system for vehicles with low ride height, such as lowriders, exotics or sports cars. Enclosed transport does come at an enhanced cost, but it can be worth it for the peace of mind if you’re shipping a rare, delicate or valuable vehicle.
Benefits of Using Professional Car Transporters at Axis Auto Logistics
- Professionalism and punctuality
- No miles or wear and tear on the student’s car
- The car will be well covered with verified carrier insurance while en route
- One less headache to worry about
- Cost/mile starts to drop for longer runs
- College student discounts are available
How our college students car transportation works with Axis Auto Logistics
It’s just three simple steps:
- Locate the Quote Calculator on our website and use its dropdown box system to enter information on the car’s year/make/model, its running condition, the desired timeframe for transport, the desired method for transport and the ZIP codes of the starting point and destination. You can then talk to one of our team via live chat to find out about college student discounts for transport, or you can bypass the quote calculator altogether and set up your shipping order with our team via live chat or phone. Your account won’t be charged until we can assign your order to a transport driver, and we’ll never ask for a deposit up front.
- On the date you requested, our transport driver will show up at your pickup point to load and secure your vehicle for the road (you’ll get a heads-up call about 2 hours in advance to let you know he’s on the way). At the time of pickup, you and the driver will each perform an inspection on the vehicle for the Bill of Lading document. It’s advisable to take multiple photos of the car from different angles for an accurate record of its condition.
- We’ll give you our estimated time for arrival, and the transport driver will deliver the vehicle at the destination then. College student transport is usually set up for door-to-door service, so there’s zero need to go to a freight terminal or truck yard to pick up the car. There will be a post-trip inspection by you and the driver, and you’ll be asked to sign the Bill of Lading before you take possession of the car again.
Nationwide Door-to-Campus Delivery: How It Works
It’s just like it sounds: the transport driver shows up at the pickup point, and delivers the vehicle curbside at the destination. The only exception to this would be an instance where there are a lot of parked cars, congested streets, low hanging branches or sharp corners. Many cities and suburbs have ordinances against commercial trucks on residential streets, since it takes a lot of room to turn and maneuver an 80’ tractor-trailer. In cases like this we advise setting up pickup or delivery for a more accessible spot nearby, such as an open parking lot.
Personal Belongings Transport: What You Can Bring
Bringing personal stuff in a vehicle that’s being transported is discouraged, but it’s permissible to bring up to 100-150 lbs of personal items as long as they’re securely boxed up and stowed in the trunk or cargo area.
Why Use Student Auto Transport?
Campus Car Transport vs. Student Driving
There are always a few potential problems on the horizon when it comes to driving any long distances, and they’re more pronounced with a young driver who might not be used to being behind the wheel for several hours.
Risks of Student Driving Long Distances
College students, especially first-year students, haven’t been licensed drivers for all that many years. Distractions, fatigue and lack of experience can all contribute to a risky situation if there’s several hours of driving involved. It also means putting a lot more miles on the vehicle and extra wear and tear, as well as the inevitable fuel costs. Statistics show those risks are multiplied if there’s night driving involved, or if the drive is on a weekend (since weekends almost always mean more traffic). It can get even more dicey if the young driver is on the road around a holiday break, when there might be five times as much traffic to contend with.
Northeast to Southeast College Car Transport Trends
This could mean students from New England or New York who plan on attending a school like University of Virginia or Clemson, and I-85 or I-95 would most likely be the preferred route for car transport in those situations.
Great Lakes to Southwest Transport Routes
Think about a student from Wisconsin, Chicago or Michigan who’s eyeing a school like University of Texas/Austin or University of Oklahoma/Norman. Highways like I-35 or I-45 are ideal for this kind of transport, along with US 281 (the longest continuous three-digit US Route in America).
Vehicle Safety: Avoiding Dents and Damage
Here are some steps you can take to prep your vehicle for transport:
Here are some steps you can take to prep your vehicle for transport:
Remove Toll Tags
Remove Accessories
Loose Trim Pieces
Battery
Take Photos
Fluid leaks
Fuel
Wash Your Car
How to Choose the Best Student Car Transport Company
These are all things to look for when you’re shopping for the right car shipping company:
Insurance
A reputable carrier will have comprehensive carrier insurance for vehicles that are in transit. Ask about coverage levels and deductibles as well as other specifics of the coverage.
Various Shipping Options
A good auto transport service will have a few different options available to cater to customer needs. Does the company offer door-to-door service (as mentioned earlier)?
Reputation
Check the company’s online reviews on review sites to find out what customers have to say about their experiences.
Security
At the very least, open transport and enclosed transport should be available for different levels of security.
Tracking
While real-time tracking isn’t available through most shipping services (as yet), it shouldn’t be a problem to ask for regular updates from customer support.
Customer Support
Communication with customer support should be responsive and helpful, and all the wording on the company site should be clear, complete and informative.
Benefits of Axis Auto Logistics for Student Vehicle Transport
Our team of transport drivers are well acquainted with the Interstate highway system and take advantage of its efficiency and directness to work out the most streamlined routes to get a vehicle to a distant college campus destination.
Our team of transport drivers are well acquainted with the Interstate highway system and take advantage of its efficiency and directness to work out the most streamlined routes to get a vehicle to a distant college campus destination.
Axis offers full protection for your student car, with verified carrier insurance coverage, giving you peace of mind during transit.
As a college student need your vehicle shipped quickly? Axis offers expedited shipping, with 48-hour shipping offered for most locations.
Axis offers excellent customer service, which is available to answer any of your questions or concerns during the shipping process.
Axis Auto Logistics makes it easy to plan your car shipment with an instant quote calculator. Get an accurate price estimate in seconds and start your transport process with confidence.
Understanding Delivery Timelines and Transportation Costs
Tips for Saving Money on Student Car Shipping
Most vehicle logistics companies ask for at least two weeks’ lead time to line up the details of your shipment and assign it to a transport driver. Expedited shipping is available for short-notice orders, but it will come at an enhanced cost.
Most vehicle logistics companies ask for at least two weeks’ lead time to line up the details of your shipment and assign it to a transport driver. Expedited shipping is available for short-notice orders, but it will come at an enhanced cost.